Reasons to be Cheerful
So, about 200 years ago I used to write this Blog on LJ. I haven't even logged IN to it in months. In fact the last entry I wrote was in November 2009. Ummm yeah. I'm a slacker.
There are many reasons for this, but the main one is that my Muse left me. Scarpered. Did a runner. Whatever. 2010 was a bad year for me and my little family unit. A long, CRAP filled, bastard of a year in fact. I didn't feel like writing. I didn't feel like doing anything much to be honest. I certainly didn't feel like sharing all my bile and hatred with the world in general. You people didn't deserve that!!
But today I came home from work and I felt... HAPPY. I realised that I had a whole list of things that had made me smile and I just had to DO something about it. I have real Things to look forward to at long, long last. And it's a great feeling!
So, here's my list of 10 things that either made me smile today or gave me he Happy feeling. Enjoy!
1. Crocuses! Spotted half a dozen bright yellow crocus flowers peeking through the leaves and general wilderness that is my front garden. On inspection also discovered daffodil and tulips sprouting away. Lady Spring is coming!! YAY!
2. Holiday! In 79 days I will be jetting off to (hopefully) sunny Majorca with my Best Friends. This will be my first proper holiday since... umm... probably 2008? I am SO excited. I just NEED some sunshine. This pale, withered body NEEDS some serious Vitamnin D. Bring it ON.
3. Books! Just finished reading the Stieg Larsson Millenium trilogy. Which were FANTASTIC. Because I haven't been able to afford to buy any new books for awhile, it was a great Christmas present. But THEN, I logged onto Amazon this evening, and discovered that one of my favourite authors has not one, but TWO new books out that I haven't read!! As I am now solvent once more, I felt justified in 'adding them to basket' poste haste. Hazah!
4. Husband! I love my Much Beloved very much and he will be HOME tomorrow!! For those who don't know, he was unfortunately without work for over a year. He started a new job in November, which although fantastic (ie we have MONEY for bills again), means that he spends a lot of time away from home. I like having some personal space, but I miss him when he's away. Absence makes the heart grow fonder may be an old adage, but it's true. He's home tomorrow until Sunday and I can't wait to see him!!
5. Music Part 1! One of my friends has said she will let me tag along when she goes to see Mumford & Sons play live this summer! Yay!! I really, really, REALLY want to see them, but couldn't find anyone to come with me, so this is most exciting news. Now all we have to do is secure tickets for a gig 'anywhere in the UK'. Mumford Road Trip here I come! Fingers crossed.
6. Friends! The last year I have really discovered who my friends are. So thank you. I <3 you all.
7. Spa Day! I have been invited to attend an all-girls Spa Weekend in March by my Fabulous Sister-in-Law.... an over night stay in a posh hotel, dinner, bed & breakfast, plus two mini spa treatments. I cannot WAIT for my day of pampering.
8. Conversational Cheer! Talking to a mum at work today who was collecting her 3 year old from Nursery. Me: "Is she enjoying herself?" Mum: "Oh yes, she loves it". Me: "and are YOU enjoying your time alone? getting lots done?". Mum: "I don't know, it's weird. I miss her ya know? I'm bored without her. She's like my handbag - always there". LOL
9. Music Part 2! My music club in Second Life was recently featured on the SL Destination Guide website AND hit the top sport in the in-world search facility. We have named that day as Noob Saturday because OMG they were dropping from the rafters at a rate of about 1 every 30 seconds. Manic, yes, but it has renewed my interest in SL and in the music scene in general. I have some wonderful musician friends, and am really enjoying hearing them, promoting them and sharing them with others. This makes me VERY happy. Yes indeedy.
10. Food! Crumpets with butter and a thick layer of Nutella. OMG. Food heaven. *drooools*
And so here endeth my first for about a million years. Will anyone read it? Probably not. Do I really care? Nope. I wanted to write. It makes me HAPPY to spew my brain out, if not on paper, then the next best thing.
So onward into 2011 we go. I am hopeful that the Happy Feeling with stick with me during the months ahead!
There are many reasons for this, but the main one is that my Muse left me. Scarpered. Did a runner. Whatever. 2010 was a bad year for me and my little family unit. A long, CRAP filled, bastard of a year in fact. I didn't feel like writing. I didn't feel like doing anything much to be honest. I certainly didn't feel like sharing all my bile and hatred with the world in general. You people didn't deserve that!!
But today I came home from work and I felt... HAPPY. I realised that I had a whole list of things that had made me smile and I just had to DO something about it. I have real Things to look forward to at long, long last. And it's a great feeling!
So, here's my list of 10 things that either made me smile today or gave me he Happy feeling. Enjoy!
1. Crocuses! Spotted half a dozen bright yellow crocus flowers peeking through the leaves and general wilderness that is my front garden. On inspection also discovered daffodil and tulips sprouting away. Lady Spring is coming!! YAY!
2. Holiday! In 79 days I will be jetting off to (hopefully) sunny Majorca with my Best Friends. This will be my first proper holiday since... umm... probably 2008? I am SO excited. I just NEED some sunshine. This pale, withered body NEEDS some serious Vitamnin D. Bring it ON.
3. Books! Just finished reading the Stieg Larsson Millenium trilogy. Which were FANTASTIC. Because I haven't been able to afford to buy any new books for awhile, it was a great Christmas present. But THEN, I logged onto Amazon this evening, and discovered that one of my favourite authors has not one, but TWO new books out that I haven't read!! As I am now solvent once more, I felt justified in 'adding them to basket' poste haste. Hazah!
4. Husband! I love my Much Beloved very much and he will be HOME tomorrow!! For those who don't know, he was unfortunately without work for over a year. He started a new job in November, which although fantastic (ie we have MONEY for bills again), means that he spends a lot of time away from home. I like having some personal space, but I miss him when he's away. Absence makes the heart grow fonder may be an old adage, but it's true. He's home tomorrow until Sunday and I can't wait to see him!!
5. Music Part 1! One of my friends has said she will let me tag along when she goes to see Mumford & Sons play live this summer! Yay!! I really, really, REALLY want to see them, but couldn't find anyone to come with me, so this is most exciting news. Now all we have to do is secure tickets for a gig 'anywhere in the UK'. Mumford Road Trip here I come! Fingers crossed.
6. Friends! The last year I have really discovered who my friends are. So thank you. I <3 you all.
7. Spa Day! I have been invited to attend an all-girls Spa Weekend in March by my Fabulous Sister-in-Law.... an over night stay in a posh hotel, dinner, bed & breakfast, plus two mini spa treatments. I cannot WAIT for my day of pampering.
8. Conversational Cheer! Talking to a mum at work today who was collecting her 3 year old from Nursery. Me: "Is she enjoying herself?" Mum: "Oh yes, she loves it". Me: "and are YOU enjoying your time alone? getting lots done?". Mum: "I don't know, it's weird. I miss her ya know? I'm bored without her. She's like my handbag - always there". LOL
9. Music Part 2! My music club in Second Life was recently featured on the SL Destination Guide website AND hit the top sport in the in-world search facility. We have named that day as Noob Saturday because OMG they were dropping from the rafters at a rate of about 1 every 30 seconds. Manic, yes, but it has renewed my interest in SL and in the music scene in general. I have some wonderful musician friends, and am really enjoying hearing them, promoting them and sharing them with others. This makes me VERY happy. Yes indeedy.
10. Food! Crumpets with butter and a thick layer of Nutella. OMG. Food heaven. *drooools*
And so here endeth my first for about a million years. Will anyone read it? Probably not. Do I really care? Nope. I wanted to write. It makes me HAPPY to spew my brain out, if not on paper, then the next best thing.
So onward into 2011 we go. I am hopeful that the Happy Feeling with stick with me during the months ahead!